Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Buzzers may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
A group of reservoirs in Nidderdale (Fewston, Swinsty, Thruscross, Lindley Wood) managed for fly fishing. Bank and limited boat access. Stocked rainbows and wild browns in an attractive Yorkshire Dales setting. Managed by Yorkshire Water.
A group of reservoirs in Nidderdale (Fewston, Swinsty, Thruscross, Lindley Wood) managed for fly fishing.
Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Buzzers may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
A group of reservoirs in Nidderdale (Fewston, Swinsty, Thruscross, Lindley Wood) managed for fly fishing. Bank and limited boat access. Stocked rainbows and wild browns in an attractive Yorkshire Dales setting. Managed by Yorkshire Water.
